*** Broken component *** Space is available in the Campus Safety: Active Threat Incident Planning training class
Space is available in the Campus Safety: Active Threat Incident Planning training
class from 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, in 233 Rhatigan Student Center. Register
for this class through myTraining.
Providing a safe and secure environment for the WSU community continues to be a top
priority. Campus Safety-Active Threat Incident Planning is a live training initiative
to enhance WSU’s proactive approach to ensure a safe campus environment and to prepare
our faculty, staff and students in case of an incident of campus violence. It will
focus on two areas: 1) what to do in an active campus threat incident, and 2) how
to identify and report behaviors of concern.
If you have questions, contact mytraining@wichita.edu.
WSU Tech President Sheree Utash chosen as member of American Workforce Policy Advisory Board
Sheree Utash
WSU Tech President Sheree Utash has been appointed to a prestigious national American Workforce Policy Advisory Board. Other members on the 25-member board include the CEOs of Apple, IBM, Lockheed Martin, Walmart, Home Depot and IBM, among other prominent appointees.
Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump announced the members of the board, which will work directly with the National Council for the American Worker, leveraging the knowledge of its members to develop and implement a strategy to revamp the American workforce to better meet the challenges of the 21st century.
In addition to her responsibilities as president at WSU Tech, Utash is WSU’s Vice President of Workforce Development and serves on the President’s Executive Team.
“I feel privileged to be part of the newly formed American Workforce Policy Advisory Board.”, said Utash “This is a chance to reframe and redesign education and training for skilled jobs in our country. It offers the opportunity to align career technical education to meet business and industry needs and 21st century skills that require a higher level of learning than past generations. These colleagues from the private sector, employers and educational institutions are subject-matter experts primed for this role. While challenging, advising the federal government on how we can improve education, training and re-training for American workers is an opportunity I welcome. This is difficult work, but it is critical as we build the future workforce to fuel the economy of the United States.”
The Advisory Board, co-chaired by Secretary Ross and Ivanka Trump, brings together members from diverse backgrounds including the private sector, educational institutions, and state and local governments. The members will provide varied perspectives on workforce issues facing communities and businesses across the country, while raising awareness of multiple pathways for American workers to obtain family-sustaining careers. The members’ terms last until July 2020.
The members of the Board include:
- Jay Box, President, Kentucky Community and Technical College System
- Walter Bumphus, President & CEO, American Association of Community Colleges
- Jim Clark, President & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America
- Tim Cook, CEO, Apple
- Tom Donohue, CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Juanita Duggan, President & CEO, National Federation for Independent Business
- Elizabeth Goettl, President & CEO, Cristo Rey Network
- Marillyn Hewson, Chairman, President, & CEO, Lockheed Martin
- Eric Holcomb, Governor, Indiana
- Barbara Humpton, CEO, Siemens USA
- Al Kelly, CEO, Visa
- Vi Lyles, Mayor, Charlotte, North Carolina
- Bill McDermott, CEO, SAP America
- Sean McGarvey, President, North America’s Building and Trades Unions
- Doug McMillon, President & CEO, Walmart
- Craig Menear, Chairman, President, & CEO, Home Depot
- Michael Piwowar, Executive Director, Milken Institute
- Scott Pulsipher, President, Western Governors University
- Kim Reynolds, Governor, Iowa
- Ginni Rometty, Chairman, President, & CEO, IBM
- Scott Sanders, Executive Director, National Association of State Workforce Agencies
- Johnny Taylor, President & CEO, Society for Human Resource Management
- Jay Timmons, President & CEO, National Association of Manufacturers
- Sheree Utash, President, WSU Tech
- Marianne Wanamaker, Professor, University of Tennessee
Database Coordinator position open to WSU employees only
Southeast Wichita GEAR UP is looking for a Database Coordinator. Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19. To apply, go to Internal Postings and follow the directions. For questions or assistance, contact the Talent Acquisition Team.
Holiday closedown for 2019
The holiday closedown period has been approved this year to commence at the end of the day on Friday, Dec. 20, and reopen on Thursday morning, Jan. 2, 2020. We are communicating the schedule at this time to ensure all employees can manage their time off appropriately. The closedown is eight (8) days, two of which are paid holidays.
Duo Security trainings added
WSU is implementing Duo two-factor authentication security to all faculty and staff. Duo adds a second layer of security to your WSU login account. Duo enhances security by requiring the use of a secondary device at login to verify your identity, which will ensure that others cannot access your account by obtaining your password. Information Technology Services is providing training on Duo Security on the following dates / time:
2:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 218 Hubbard Hall
2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 211 Hubbard Hall
2:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 218 Hubbard Hall
The purpose of this training is:
- To introduce Duo Security
- Provide a demonstration on how to register on Duo, and
- Frequently asked questions
You can enroll in these sessions through myTraining located on the myWSU portal; under faculty / staff tab. The name of the training session is “Duo Security Software Demonstration.”
WSU uses Duo Security for all WSU CAS (Central/Authentication Method) Authenticated sites which include myWSU, Banner 9 Admin, Self-Service Banner, Outlook web access, PeopleAmin, Office 365 web access and more.
For more information about Duo, go to Wichita.edu/Duo.
Encourage students to participate in the WSU / McBEE Campus Safety Survey
Wichita State University will again participate in a national campus consortium assessing
Title IX safety issues and evaluating the efficacy of previously instituted federal
mandates for providing Bystander Intervention Programming as a means of preventing
sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking on college campuses. We seek your help
in advertising the 2019 WSU / McBEE Campus Safety Survey in your courses.
Students can access the research survey via a unique link emailed to them on Feb. 11, or online through myWSU. (In myWSU, students will need to scroll to the second box on left hand side of the home page). The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete, and students participating in the research will be entered into one of two drawings for $250 scholarships and $50 Amazon Gift Cards. A total of four scholarships and 14 gift cards are being provided by the Title IX office for Spring 2019.
Please click on and save the recruitment image provided above to share with your students. Questions about the research, and/or WSU’s participation in the National Multi‐Campus Bystander Efficacy Evaluation (McBEE), should be emailed to Jodie Hertzog, Department of Sociology at Jodie.Hertzog@wichita.edu.
Grad School Town Hall meeting today (Thursday, Feb. 14)
Provost Rick Muma and Kerry Wilks, interim dean of the Graduate School, will host a Grad School Town Hall meeting to answer questions and spark discussion on the Shock the Future Referendum, a student-led campaign that identifies a list of academic and student success infrastructure needs.
You’re invited to attend the Town Hall at 2:30 p.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 14) in 233 Rhatigan Student Center.
This is your opportunity to listen to students’ thoughts on WSU’s future and find out more about the potential changes coming to our campus.
Parking update
The RSC will replace the large chillers located between the parking garage and the Human Resources building today (Thursday, Feb. 14).
- The RSC lot (lot #7) was closed late last night (Wednesday, Feb. 13) and will remain closed today (Thursday, Feb. 14).
- Partial Parking Garage closure includes:
- East parking garage vehicle exit
- NE stairwell
- Elevator
- North door on ground level
- Several parking stalls on the north and east side of the 4th level of the parking
garage
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Please note: Vehicles with ADA permissions may still park in the garage, but there will be no elevator service today (Thursday, Feb. 14). All vehicles must enter / exit on the south side of the parking garage. Pedestrians must use the southwest stairwell.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but hope you enjoy the air conditioning in the RSC this summer.
World Trade Council of Wichita invites you to a dinner talk
The World Trade Council of Wichita invites you to a dinner talk on Thursday, Feb. 21 on "Negotiating with China and Why Subsidies are a Non-Starter" by Usha Haley, W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business & Professor of Management. The evening will start with a reception at 6 p.m. at the Wichita Marriott Hotel on Corporate Hills Drive.
The World Trade Council is part of the Center for International Business Advancement (CIBA) at the Barton School of Business. There is a reduced attendance price of $10 for students.
For more information on the dinner and to make reservations, contact Sherryl Hubble at sherryl.hubble@wichita.edu or call 978-3176. See agenda and other details.
Family Fun Day this Saturday at the Ulrich Museum of Art
You’re invited to Family Fun Day at the Ulrich Museum of Art from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16. It’s free and open to the public.
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of gallery exploration, games, and hands-on art-making activities inspired by the artist’s ideas and materials featured in our spring exhibitions. Snacks and refreshments provided.
For more information contact Jana Durfee at Jana.Durfee@wichita.edu.
Special offer for upcoming WSU women’s basketball game with UConn
The Shockers will host UCONN at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26. There will be a mini basketball giveaway at this game as well. Group tickets are available for $12 for reserved seating for a group of 10 or more (save $3 a ticket) or $8 for general admission for a group of 10 or more (save $2 a ticket). You can purchase tickets at the link below.
WSU / UConn women's basketball game